a quilter’s journey
Posted in Work in progress on Aug 20th, 2009
…which is still unorganized, but I decided not to get distracted by clutter and not yet perfected furnishing solutions. If I’d wait for the perfect studio, that might take a loooooong time. Now, I’m making silk scarfs, beautiful scarfs, and small items like baggies and mini-pouches. Some of my silk scraps, kimono silks and second hand [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Jul 16th, 2009
…about painting on fabric or quilts arrived today. Great inspiration, so many different ways to apply paint to materials. - Makes me run upstairs and mess around with paint. But, hold on, – first I have to make a clean space for new creativity. Oh, what a chaos lives in my studio! I better get going to [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Jul 2nd, 2009
… is getting back in shape and loosing weight. Both of my oncologists highly recomend to get truly skinny, it’ll push my chances for survival over the long run way up. But in sharp contrast to people who get immediate “rehab” treatment in case of a heart attack or sports injury, there is no “Cancer Rehab Program” available. [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Jun 20th, 2009
…radiation is over, – June 17th is the big mark. Although, my skin and the tissue underneath is still heavily “cooking”. I can feel it. But, being finished with major treatment is a huge relief for me. It’s time to get back into creative mode.
Posted in Work in progress on Jun 4th, 2009
… as one of many survivors of cancer, to walk the first round of Relay for Life! This is a truly grand and emotionally moving experience. My slightly sprouting head hair doesn’t let me forget: this came with a hefty price tag. Next Sunday June 7th, I’ll walk the 5k Race for the Cure at Seattle’s Alaska Hwy, above the Waterfront with [...]
Posted in Work in progress on May 21st, 2009
… means to lay on that radiation table every day! The good news is, after now half of all radiations, my skin is holding up nicely, – so far. And since my skin is still fine, I’m back at the fitness studio for walking and weight lifting. Little weight, many repeats. This seems to work for my [...]
Posted in Work in progress on May 1st, 2009
…and still trying to get rid of the excess fluids in my body from the last chemo. Since Wednesday, I’m on radiation treatment, and after the first three sessions, when I’m on the table, my imagination goes: they bake my innerts by beaming me up from two sides… I suppose that’s not entirely wrong. Or [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Apr 24th, 2009
…are here. Since I’m now on a double dose diuretics, I’m much better. But my lymphedema won’t budge, and the side effects from Taxotere are still far from over.
Posted in Quilts, Work in progress on Apr 22nd, 2009
… can you see the shark? When I bought this pattern, it pictured some kind of a whimsical school of fish on a blue background, good idea, but – I immediatly saw all the fish in silks, shiny stuff and the surround in hand-dyed fabrics. I especially like the tropical water [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Apr 22nd, 2009
…like Chemo will take a while. Even I know that I don’t have to get another one, it’s quite hard on the body. One of the drugs of the chemo cocktail isn’t exactly a Martini, it causes a lot of fluid retention. I feel like a walking water barrel. My eyes are very watery, all [...]